This frosty Frozen Hot Chocolate is the tastiest way to chill out on a hot day! Oxymoron? Definitely. Profoundly delicious? Absolutely! Rich, creamy, and completely dreamy… it’s a Dunkin Donuts frozen chocolate copycat! Just 3 REAL ingredients you can pronounce, and your frozen hot cocoa is ready for sipping!
Who knew the BEST way to cool down on a hot day was gulping down hot chocolate?
It’s true, and this easy dreamy frozen chocolate recipe proves that point deliciously!
Kim writes: “Wow – so much better than a coffee shop!”
If you’ve never experienced frozen hot cocoa before, you are in for a real treat! And if you have, prepare for a massive upgrade!
You can credit the real, simple ingredients for making this gourmet copycat taste even better than the ones you can get at Dunkin and Starbucks!
Plus, you’ll love the simplicity of this chocolate slush.
You can make it from scratch in just 10 minutes. And yes, it’s even Santa approved! (He likes Summer Drinks, too!!)
Here’s the best part.
No one is going to believe how inexpensive this frozen hot cocoa was to make. That’s because it tastes better than a five dollar gourmet coffee chain drink, but only costs about 75 cents when you make it yourself.
And that includes the cost of using REAL ingredients like cocoa powder and whipped cream!!
It truly is the ultimate budget friendly way to enjoy some amazing ice cold chocolatey bliss.
So when the weather gets hot outside, simply transform your favorite cold weather Hot Chocolate Recipe with Cocoa Powder or Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix into this refreshing summer treat!
You’ll be so glad you did!
Why Is It Called Frozen Hot Chocolate?
Well that’s simple!
Basically, we’ll be taking our favorite childhood winter drink… a hot cocoa, and turning it into a blended frozen cocoa!
Can You Put Hot Chocolate in the Freezer?
You sure can!
If you’re wondering what happens when you freeze hot chocolate, it actually freezes like a champ, and is the secret trick to making this copycat Starbucks frozen hot chocolate recipe!
You’ll simply freeze a portion of your finished cocoa in ice cube trays, just like you do with my frozen Tea Slushie. Then use it later when blending up your frozen chocolate slushie!
It will keep your entire drink rich, creamy, and oh-so chocolatey!
What’s the Difference Between Frozen Hot Chocolate and Milk Shakes?
Rather than a creamy Mocha Milkshake made with ice cream, a frozen hot cocoa is an indulgent blended drink made with milk, ice, and frozen cocoa. Making it the consistency of a Frozen Frappe.
You can compare it to the Starbucks ‘Chocolate Frappuccino’ or the Dunkin Donuts ‘Frozen Chocolate’.
Ingredients
It’s likely you already have what you need to make this copycat Dunkin frozen hot chocolate recipe!
So first check in your fridge and pantry. Then if you’re missing anything, just add it to your next grocery list…
- Cocoa Powder – The higher quality the cocoa, the more AMAZING the flavor!
- Sugar – Just your regular granulated sugar (white sugar).
- Milk – The higher the milk fat content, the more creamy the cocoa.
- Water – The all natural base for your chocolate slush.
And just like all my other Slushie Drinks, you’ll also need a sturdy blender to get the job done.
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Are you ready to meet one of your new Copycat Recipes? It’s actually SO simple to make!
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. Add your ingredients to a saucepan and heat as instructed.
2. Freeze a portion of the hot chocolate mixture in ice cube tray.
3. Then transfer the rest of your hot chocolate to the fridge, and chill overnight.
4. The next day, blend your chilled hot chocolate and frozen cocoa cubes, then give it a gourmet finish with your favorite toppings.
And that my friends is how you create one of the most outrageously satisfying Starbucks Copycat Recipes ever!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
What Can You Put On Top of Hot Frozen Chocolate?
Now that you know how EASY it is to make frozen cocoa, let’s talk about toppings!
I definitely recommend finishing off your fabulous chocolate slushie with some fluffy whipped cream and pretty Shaved Chocolate Curls!
And for good measure, you’ll should definitely consider adding a drizzle of Homemade Chocolate Milk Syrup and some festively fun Homemade Sprinkles!
Then… just kick back, relax, and enjoy home blended chocolate bliss with each and every sweet sip!
Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this easy frozen hot chocolate recipe…
Debi writes: “Luscious”
Maria writes: “Amazing! So delicious! Definitely better than Dunkin’”
Kristin writes: “Delicious!”
Kim writes: “Wow – so much better than a coffee shop!”
Aubrey writes: “Amazing!”
Sandy writes: “So rich and creamy! Love it!”
Missy writes: “I love that it’s only 3 ingredients, so easy!”
Kyla writes: “A decadent treat”
Rebecca writes: “Delicious! A great way to enjoy hot cocoa in the Summer.”
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Frozen Hot Chocolate
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Milk, I recommend Whole Milk
- 3 tbsp. Cocoa Powder, Use a high quality Cocoa Powder for best results
- 3 tbsp. Granulated White Sugar
- 1/3 cup Hot Water
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Add Cocoa, Sugar, and Water to medium saucepan, and stir continually over Medium heat on the stove, until mixture becomes smooth and silky.
- Then pour in milk, increase heat to Medium-High and continue stirring regularly until milk begins to steam and frothy bubbles begin forming at the edges. Be careful NOT to let the milk boil.
- Transfer 1 1/4 cups hot chocolate to an ice cub tray, place in the freezer, and freeze overnight.
- Pour 3/4 cup hot chocolate into mason jar, attach a lid, and place in the refrigerator.
- The next day, when you’re ready to make your drink, place hot frozen chocolate cubes in heavy-duty blender, pour 3/4 cup chilled hot chocolate into the blender, and blend until you have a slushy consistency.
- Pour into a mason jar, top with whip cream and ENJOY!
Notes
- Milk: The higher the fat content of milk you choose, the thicker, richer, and creamier your frozen hot cocoa will be. For the most luxurious, opt for Whole Milk.
- FAQ’s: For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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When I ever saw this frozen hot cocoa I knew I would be in good hands because you always make the best copycat drinks and recipes, it tastes way better than the store bought and saves us money. Its a win win!
You are so sweet Silvia, and I am so glad you liked it!
What a refreshing drink for the summer! My kids would love it!
Thanks, Michelle! It is definitely a family favorite around here, too! 🙂
This looks amazing, Heidi! I had NO idea you could even put hot chocolate in the freezer like this so I’m super excited to try your recipe with my family. It’s going to be the perfect sweet treat as we make the transition from summer into fall! Hugs, CoCo
Aww… thanks so much, CoCo! I hope you all love it! 🙂
This frozen hot chocolate looks so refreshing!
Thank you… it’s definitely one of my favorite ways to cool off on a hot day! 🙂
Such a refreshing treat for summer! Great for a Christmas in July.
Yes… and I LOVE Christmas in July!